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1 in 3 Koreans live alone, family types becoming diverse
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Korea, Japan finance chiefs vow to tame rampant FX market volatility
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US 'incredibly concerned' about suspected NK-Iran military ties
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K-pop group's manager dismissed for setting up spycam in theater dressing room
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K-pop singer lost consciousness after being hit by foul ball, cancels show
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Korean Muslim YouTuber's plan to build mosque in Incheon goes viral
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Why is Apple Pay struggling to get purchase in Korea?
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Yoon's office denies considering liberal figures for key posts
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Seoul says Fu Bao loan 'not going to happen'
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[Today’s K-pop] BTS pop-up event to come to Seoul
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2AM to make stage debut in Japan next year
(The Korea Herald)Korean boy band 2AM will hit record stores in Japan by releasing their first album in the Asia’s biggest music industry next year, according to reports.Following in the footsteps of 2PM -- the other group created along with 2AM when the boy band One Day split up -- the four-member
Aug. 9, 2011
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Rain wins suit over unpaid drama fee
A Seoul court has ordered a TV drama production company to give unpaid appearance fees to Korean singer and actor Rain, court officials said on Monday. Singer and actor Rain at a press conference of “Fugitive: Plan B” in Seoul in September 2010 (Kim Myung-sub/The Korea Herald)The Seoul Central Distr
Aug. 8, 2011
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Selena Gomez wins 5 trophies at Teen Choice Awards
LOS ANGELES (AP) ― Selena Gomez conjured five wins at the Teen Choice Awards.The star of “Wizards of Waverly Place” was selected as choice TV actress, female hottie and music group with her band The Scene. The group also was awarded the choice single trophy for “Who Says” and love song for “Love You
Aug. 8, 2011
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Rain wins suit over unpaid drama fee
Rain (The Korea Herald)A Seoul court has ordered a TV drama production company to give unpaid appearance fees to Korean singer and actor Rain, court officials said on Monday.The Seoul Central District Court ruled in favor of JYP Entertainment, Rain's management agency, in a lawsuit against the local
Aug. 8, 2011
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Deva crosses over to progressive metal
Deva“Between Life and Dreams” Secretion MusicDeva, a quintet band, has released the album “Between Life and Dreams” in Korea. The concept of the album is a combination of female opera vocals and progressive metal. The 11-track album is the band’s debut. The band consists of female opera vocalist Bea
Aug. 5, 2011
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Church a little too macho on new CD
Eric Church “Chief”EMI Records NashvilleMost country music tough guys balance their snarl with lighter moments. But rising country music star Eric Church swaggers and scowls through his third album, “Chief,” without easing the bare-knuckled attitude with novelty tunes or love ballads.More than ever,
Aug. 5, 2011
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Polly Platt was Hollywood’s ultimate creative muse
Geez, there was never anyone, and I really mean anyone, who was more fun to talk to about movies than Polly Platt, who died last week at age 72 after a battle with Lou Gehrig’s disease.She was the ultimate behind-the-scenes figure in Hollywood, the woman who was something of a svengali, mentor and s
Aug. 5, 2011
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So Ji-sub to become first male Vivien model
So Ji-sub (vivien)A Korean actor is to become the first male model for Vivien, a domestic women’s underwear company.So Ji-sub has through numerous TV dramas and movies built his reputation on an image of masculinity and sincere care for his beloved.“The advertisement barely includes information abou
Aug. 4, 2011
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Charlie Sheen’s ‘Men’ character to get TV funeral?
Aug. 3, 2011
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Rosie O’Donnell puts laughter at center of new show
Aug. 1, 2011
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Korean heartthrob Yoo Seung-ho injured in car accident
Popular Korean actor Yoo Seung-ho was injured in a major car accident Friday in Mungyeong, North Gyeongsang Province while heading to a filming set for the television show he stars in, according to reports.The car that carried Yoo lost control on a highway due to heavy rainfall. After the accident, Yoo was transferred to a hospital in Seoul and was reportedly suffering from fractures around his ey
July 29, 2011
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Seo Tai-ji, E Ji-ah agree to end alimony suit
Famed Korean singer Seo Tai-ji and actress Lee Ji-ah agreed to end their alimony suit on Friday, ending a six-month legal battle.In a letter of agreement submitted to the Seoul Family Court, the two confirmed that they divorced in the United States in 2006 and said they will no longer question it, Lee’s agency Keyeast said in a statement.There was no money involved in the deal, it added.The agency
July 29, 2011
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Hyun Bin talks about life as a marine
Korean heartthrob Hyun Bin has contributed to a book on his daily life in the marines, according to reports.In the book titled “I am a Marine,” Hyun is one of the eight writers who portrayed their lives as marines and talked about how their duties have changed them. The photo shows marine Hyun Bin preparing for military training.(Yes24 via Yonhap)The book is drawing public attention, particularly
July 26, 2011
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[Photo] Former S.E.S member Eugene weds actor Ki
Former S.E.S. member-turned actress Eugene finally tied the knot with TV actor Ki Tae-young Saturday at a church in Gyeonggi Province.Only family members and a small number of close friends were invited.The two showed up at a press conference before heading to the invite-only ceremony.Newly wed couple Eugene (right) and Ki Tae-young poses for press before their wedding ceremony held at a church in
July 23, 2011
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Audition programs captivate Korea
Popularity of talent contests reflects people’s desire for fair competition, fameTV programs searching for talent among the public have always been around. A KBS program called “Jeonguk Norae Jarang” (Korea Local Music Show) has been on air for more than 30 years, giving prizes to the best singers every week. But these programs were never really popular enough to create a major buzz among the publ
July 22, 2011
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Charlie Sheen gets his ‘Anger Management’
July 19, 2011
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Beckham baby debuts on Facebook
July 18, 2011
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Hollywood gloats privately over News Corp. scandal
July 13, 2011
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AirAsia boss Fernandes to host Asian ‘Apprentice’
SINGAPORE (AFP) ― Malaysian aviation tycoon Tony Fernandes, founder of budget-travel giant AirAsia, will host the regional edition of the business-themed reality show “The Apprentice,” its producer said Tuesday.Like its U.S. counterpart, the Asian edition will be an elimination-style competition with the eventual winner earning the right to be a paid apprentice to Fernandes.“We are tremendously ex
July 13, 2011
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Eric comes back with TV rom-com
Whatever happened to singer-turned-actor Eric (a.k.a. Mun Chong-hyuk)? After the boy band rapper wrapped up a lackluster TV drama in 2008, he dutifully split the celebrity scene to join the military. Last October, he became a free man, ready to jump back into the fray, but his next move was a long time coming. First he signed on for a titanic ocean blockbuster aptly-titled “Poseidon.” Delays in pr
July 5, 2011